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SpaceX and Dish’s Super-Shady War for the World

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Or—given the outsize personalities involved (including Elon Musk and Michael Dell) and the epic, five-year duration of the dispute to date—maybe more like a space opera. Musk’s side says the move would make debilitating static for his satellites; Ergen’s engineers say that’s nonsense. Charlie Ergen’s Dish Network Corp. Ofcom, the U.K.

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The Legacy of the Datapoint 2200 Microcomputer

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One such technology is the Datapoint 2200, a programmable terminal that laid the foundation for the personal computer revolution. The pioneering system integrated a CPU, memory, and input/output devices into a single unit, making it a compact, self-contained device. Launched in 1970 by Computer Terminal Corp.

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Hyperloop: An Engineering Marvel or An Elite Day Dream

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Electric skates can transport eight to sixteen persons or a single-passenger vehicle. This time, it’s possible that technology has only recently caught up with the concept. Each is working on a somewhat different collection of technologies, but the essential concept stays the same. Hyperloop: How Much Do The Tickets Cost?

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